Finnish Football Federation president Pertti Alaja has passed away at the age of 65.

Pertti Alaja who born in Helsinki on February 18, 1952, was a respected member of national and international football.

Serving football for many years as a goalkeeper and coach, Pertti Alaja has also served as general secretary, vice president and president in the Finnish Football Federation, as well as the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament director in South Africa.